Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 V2, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL AutoAnchor 560 V2 ...

Page 2: ... products are continuously being reviewed and improved and product specifications may be changed without notice The latest product specifications may not be reflected in this version of the manual The documentation relating to the AutoAnchor products is created in the English language and may be translated from English to another language In the event of any conflict between translated documents t...

Page 3: ... When this product reaches the end of its useful life it must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations PART 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read BEFORE InstallING OR USING THE AUTOANCHOR 1 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC Information This device complies with CFR47 Part 15 of FCC Rules for Class B equipment ESTI Information CE This device meets the relevant standards set out in European St...

Page 4: ...ore starting check with the AutoAnchor manufacturer or supplier that it is possible to fit the sensor to your windlass You may need a special fitting Drilling the Deck Before drilling into the deck ensure there is nothing below the deck that could be damaged and that any hole you drill will not weaken the boat s structure Drill a hole 10 3mm 13 32 diameter through the deck Ensure this hole is dire...

Page 5: ... Standard size is 10mm x 8mmm 9061 This may be replaced with the smaller 6mm x 4mm 9009 magnet if required for your windlass Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet Sensor Magnet Size Gap AA Grey Sensor 9067 6mm x 4mm Minimum 3mm Maximum 30mm AA Grey Sensor 9067 10mm x 8mm Minimum 3mm Maximum 50mm AA Black Sensor 9008 All Magnets Minimum 3mm Maximum 8mm Reed Switch Sensor 10mm x 8mm Minimum 3mm Maximum ...

Page 6: ...r to the console unit Ensure the connectors are firmly screwed together See the information on page 4 Loose cable should be tied in place with cable ties and kept clear of chain 2 1 8 INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL WINDLASS CHAIN ONLY Fig 6 Magnet in rim of chainwheel and standard sensor in sensor holder screwed to the deck Magnet Sensor Fitting for Chain Only Horizontal Windlasses Magnet Size 6mm x 4mm ...

Page 7: ... when using the AA560 Mount on a flat surface at least 3ft 1m away from any equipment or cables carrying radio signals eg VHF radios cables and antennas or radar antenna and at least 6ft 2m away from any SSB equipment The front of the console is waterproof but the cable boot on the back is designed to breathe Mount the console so that the back is protected from moisture Refer to the drilling templ...

Page 8: ...and antennas or radar antennas Do not leave cables hanging loose they must be tied in place with cable ties 2 5 1 MOTOR LOAD WIRES BROWN AND WHITE FOR ROPE CHAIN All chain Counting If the AA560 is fitted to an all chain windlass the brown and white wires are not required Rope Chain Counting The brown and white wires must be connected for rope chain counting These wires are connected direct to the ...

Page 9: ...ey Beep Lock Factory Defaults 2 0 3 3 General Set up To Access General Set Up Turn the AutoAnchor Off Hold together to display the Set Up menu Select General To Exit General Set Up Exit to the Set up menu or hold for 2 seconds to exit to the start screen Set Units Select units Scroll to meters feet or fathoms Save Return to General Menu Set Key Beep Scroll to key beep Save key beep on or off Set L...

Page 10: ... 6 3 Calculating the Chain Per Turn Step 1 Use adhesive tape to place a mark on the chainwheel Step 2 Use adhesive tape to place a mark on the chain coming out of the chain wheel Step 3 Use adhesive tape to place a mark on the deck below the mark on the chain Step 4 Carefully release the chainwheel so that it can be turned by hand to feed the chain out Step 5 Using the mark on the chainwheel as a ...

Page 11: ...e chainwheel as a guide pull the rope out by hand until the chainwheel has completed 10 turns Step 4 Measure the length of rope pulled divide it by 10 Step 5 Enter this measurement See page 18 Chainwheel Mark Chain Mark Deck Mark Distance to Measure Select Rope per turn Enter the measurement in mm or metric inches depending on the units selected Save and return to Rode Set up There are no further ...

Page 12: ...eter rode fully deployed Rode PART 4 OPERATION AA560 BUTTONS 4 1 1 Lock The AutoAnchor is fitted with a lock to help protect against unintentional windlass operation Hold the Mode button for 2 seconds to unlock Unlocked Locked The lock automatically resets 5 minutes after the AutoAnchor was last operated or when the AutoAnchor is turned off You can also reset the lock by holding down the button un...

Page 13: ... windlass winch power supply must be turned off when the equipment is not in use there must be an alternative method available to operate the windlass winch When Controlling a Windlass Winch maintain a clear view of the windlass winch rode and or anchor during operation always ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat Required for all sensors other than a motor driven re...

Page 14: ... Up button to retrieve the anchor The windlass will stop and the AutoAnchor will beep when the docking distance is reached The screen will display Docking distance Press the Up button to complete retrieval of the anchor The AutoAnchor will beep during this process Ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat 4 3 2 To Check Logs The AutoAnchor must be turned on Press to acce...

Page 15: ...ed Note The AA560 will continue to operate the windlass upand down in manual mode when this message is displayed It will not count 1 Use manual operation to check the windlass speed is more than the minimum operating speed of 5 metres per minute Windlass speed is displayed on the status bar 2 Check the correct windlass set up and sensor has been selected See pages 15 18 3 Check the magnet and sens...

Page 16: ...ays the voltages and status of sensor battery and load wires The information is required by the AutoAnchor support team for effective technical assistance Contact AutoAnchor support on www autoanchor co nz autoanchor installation help php Fill in the information form or Email support autoanchor co nz or Telephone 64 9 419 1219 Press again for extended diagnostic information and test tools PART 7 T...

Page 17: ...nd is not connected or swapped with an up or down terminal The load connected to the solenoid wires is insufficient Check that each sole noid wire has a load of more than 10mA 12V DC or 20mA 24V DC The idle voltage is greater than 2 0V this can occur when connecting to a solid state or low current drive windlass control eg PLC or AC VFD A dummy resistor load Part 9515 may be required to fix this T...

Page 18: ...ing 21 Troubleshooting 25 29 Units Set 14 Use Preset 17 User Precautions 1 21 Vertical Windlass 6 7 Magnet Installation 6 7 Sensor Installation 6 7 Voltage 11 Windlass Horizontal 8 9 Magnet Installation 8 9 Sensor Installation 8 9 Installation 6 9 Set Up for Chain Counting 15 19 Vertical 6 7 Magnet Installation 6 7 Sensor Installation 6 7 Wiring 11 AC Variable Frequency Drive 12 Low Current Windla...

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